Recall 04V335000

Shoulder Belt Turning Loop Bolt May Not Be Secure

Chrysler

Dodge

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Our Quick Take:

The bolt securing the front shoulder belt adjustable loop may not have been properly tightened. This could cause shoulder belt separation in the event of a crash.

What Should You Do?

Please contact your Chrysler dealer. They will check to see if your specific vehicle is affected and advise you on what to do next. Always have your vehicle identification number (VIN) handy when you call.

Summary:

The front shoulder belt adjustable loop bolt may not have been properly tightened. This could cause the shoulder belt to separate from the vehicle in the event of a crash. Dealers will tighten the turning loop bolt to the proper specification. This recall is expected to begin on July 6, 2004. The Chrysler recall number is D30.

Original Recall from the NHTSA

Manufacturer's Report Date: July 6, 2004

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 04V335000

NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Potential Number of Units Affected: 12,211

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED.

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE SHOULDER BELT SEPARATION IN CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE SHOULDER BELT ADJUSTER TURNING LOOP BOLTS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.